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Webinar – Extend the Life of Paved/Unpaved Roadways – Aug. 13
July 29th, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Extend the Life of Paved and Unpaved Roadways - on August 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. CDT. The presenter is Jose Pablo George, M.S., you can earn a 1.0 PDH and you can register here. This webinar will discuss how the GEOWEB geocells can be incorporated into your projects […]
Alchemie Technology announces new Taiwan office, expands executive team
July 26th, 2024
Alchemie Technology, a digital textile dyeing company headquartered in England, has announced the opening of a new Taiwan office. This expansion allows Alchemie to better serve its customer base in Taiwan by providing local support for servicing and commissioning. Taiwan is a major textile hub in the Asia-Pacific region, with its industry placing a strong […]
AASHTO revises Bridge Welding Code Guidebook
July 26th, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently issued 2024 interim revisions to its “AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5:2020 Bridge Welding Code, 8th Edition.” Originally published in 2020, AASHTO’s Bridge Welding Code guidebook includes welding requirements for bridges made from carbon and low-alloy constructional steels and is designed for use with AASHTO or American Railway […]
Auria announces appointment of QiuMing Yang as president, CEO
July 25th, 2024
QiuMing Yang, president and CEO. Image: Auria Auria, a supplier of engineered systems for automotive acoustics, textiles and cargo management for gas and electric vehicles based in Southfield, Mich., announced the appointment of QiuMing Yang as the company's new president and CEO, effective July 22. Yang succeeds Brian Pour, who is stepping down after leading the business for […]
IBEX seeks Innovation Award new product entries
July 25th, 2024
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will be hosting the IBEX Innovation Awards program during the 2024 event taking place October 1-3 in Tampa, Fla. The program, judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), recognizes manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. The Innovation Awards program features 14 marine trade product categories. […]
State DOTs receive bridge project grants from FHWA
July 25th, 2024
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently issued $5 billion in grants from its Bridge Investment Program – a program created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to fund the reconstruction, repair, and restoration of 13 “nationally significant” bridges in 16 states. Photo courtesy of the Oregon DOT. The agency said in a statement that those […]
Christina Horsley promoted to VP of operations at Association for Linen Management
July 24th, 2024
The Association for Linen Management (ALM), based in Richmond, Ky., announced the promotion of Christina Horsley to the position of vice president of operations. Horsley has been a member of the ALM team since 2012, previously serving as director of education and events. In this role, she successfully managed the Laundry & Linen College and […]
RBFF reports record high fishing participation in 2023
July 24th, 2024
The post-pandemic surge of participation in fishing continues to get record numbers of participants on the water, but data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2024 Special Report on Fishing finds churn continues to pose a significant challenge for the industry—especially among female participants. In 2023, 57.7 million Americans ages 6 and over […]
Proper application of asphalt geosynthetics to achieve optimal shear bond strength
July 24th, 2024
Information contributed by Global Synthetics Designing geosynthetics for asphalt overlay resurfacings and rehabilitations is challenging due to the diverse variety of asphalt geosynthetics available in the engineering market. Selecting the right product and suitable bond coat rate is crucial to prevent debonding failure and for enhancing the bonding quality, raising concerns about some products acting […]
Miller Weldmaster welcomes Andrew Phillips and Nate Falkenstein as new sales representatives
July 23rd, 2024
Miller Weldmaster, an industrial fabric solutions provider headquartered in Navarre, Ohio, announced the appointment of Andrew Phillips and Nate Falkenstein as new sales representatives in the central and eastern North American territories. Phillips has over 14 years of experience at Miller Weldmaster and will be taking over the central North American territory. Throughout his tenure […]